---
title: "Best Fine-Tip Pens for Small Handwriting (2026)"
canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-fine-tip-pens/"
description: "The best fine-tip pens for small handwriting compared: uni-ball Signo DX, Pilot Hi-Tec-C, Pentel Slicci, Zebra Sarasa Nano, Pilot Juice and Jetstream Edge."
category: "Pens"
type: "Gel pen"
published: 2026-10-23
updated: 2026-10-23
author: "Ellis Penhale"
publisher: "Stationery Times"
sources: 8
products:
  - name: "uni-ball Signo DX (UM-151) capped gel pen, 0.28 / 0.38 / 0.5 mm"
    brand: "uni-ball"
    brand_origin: "Japan"
    made_in: "Not stated"
    material: "Clear plastic barrel, rubber grip, plastic cap and clip; water-based pigment gel ink"
    price_band: "$ (under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd."
    model: "UM-151"
    mpn: "UM151.24"
    gtin: "4902778556108"
    url: "https://www.mpuni.co.jp/products/ballpoint_pens/gel/signo/signo/um_151.html"
    guide: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/uni-ball-signo-dx-um-151/"
  - name: "Pilot Hi-Tec-C capped gel pen (LH-20C), 0.3 / 0.4 / 0.5 mm, 0.25 mm where stocked"
    brand: "Pilot"
    brand_origin: "Japan"
    made_in: "Japan"
    material: "Resin barrel and cap (Pilot); metal pipe tip"
    released: "1994"
    price_band: "$ (under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "Pilot Corporation (Japan)"
    model: "LH-20C4 (0.4 mm)"
    mpn: "LH-20C4-B"
    gtin: "4902505126321"
    url: "https://webcatalog.pilot.co.jp/products/DispDetail.do?volumeName=00004&itemID=t000100000892"
    guide: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pilot-hi-tec-c/"
  - name: "Pentel Slicci capped gel pen (BG202), 0.25 mm"
    brand: "Pentel"
    brand_origin: "Japan"
    made_in: "Japan"
    material: "Clear plastic barrel, plastic cap and clip, metal needle tip with a tungsten ball (Pentel of America)"
    price_band: "$ (under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "ASTRUM Corporation (Tokyo), called Pentel Co., Ltd. until April 1, 2026; Pentel remains the brand"
    model: "Slicci"
    mpn: "BG202BPA"
    gtin: "072512235089"
    url: "https://www.pentel.com/products/slicci-gel-pen-0-25mm"
    guide: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pentel-slicci/"
  - name: "Zebra Sarasa Nano retractable gel pen, 0.3 mm (JJH72) / 0.38 mm (JJX72)"
    brand: "Zebra"
    brand_origin: "Japan"
    made_in: "Not stated"
    material: "Plastic body, frosted clear clip and knock, metal front tip; water-based gel ink"
    price_band: "$ (under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "Zebra Co., Ltd. (Tokyo)"
    model: "JJH72 (0.3 mm), JJX72 (0.38 mm)"
    url: "https://www.zebra.co.jp/pro/detail/sarasaclip/"
    guide: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/zebra-sarasa-nano/"
  - name: "Pilot Juice retractable gel pen, 0.38 mm (LJU-10UF)"
    brand: "Pilot"
    brand_origin: "Japan"
    made_in: "Not stated"
    material: "Recycled resin body and sleeve, rubber"
    released: "2012-11"
    price_band: "$ (under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "Pilot Corporation (Japan)"
    model: "LJU-10EF (0.5 mm)"
    mpn: "LJU-10EF-B"
    gtin: "4902505450679"
    url: "https://webcatalog.pilot.co.jp/products/DispDetail.do?volumeName=00004&itemID=t000100000989"
    guide: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pilot-juice/"
  - name: "Zebra Sarasa Clip retractable gel pen, 0.3 mm"
    brand: "Zebra"
    brand_origin: "Japan"
    made_in: "Japan"
    material: "Plastic barrel (76% recycled plastic by Eco Mark calculation in standard colors), rubber grip, movable binder clip"
    released: "2003"
    price_band: "$ (under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "Zebra Co., Ltd. (Tokyo); sold in the US by Zebra Pen Corporation"
    model: "JJH15 (0.3), JJS15 (0.4), JJ15 (0.5), JJB15 (0.7), JJE15 (1.0)"
    mpn: "JJ15-BK"
    gtin: "4901681143115"
    url: "https://www.zebra.co.jp/pro/detail/sarasa-clip/"
    guide: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/zebra-sarasa-clip/"
  - name: "uni-ball Signo RT1 (UMN-155) retractable gel pen, 0.28 / 0.38 / 0.5 mm"
    brand: "uni-ball"
    brand_origin: "Japan"
    made_in: "Not stated"
    material: "Plastic body, rubber front grip, stainless steel tip; water-based pigment gel ink"
    price_band: "$ (under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd."
    model: "UMN-155N"
    mpn: "UMN155N38.24"
    gtin: "4902778142653"
    url: "https://www.mpuni.co.jp/products/ballpoint_pens/gel/signo/rt1/umn_155.html"
    guide: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/uni-ball-signo-rt1/"
  - name: "uni Jetstream Edge 0.28 mm retractable ballpoint (SXN-1003-28)"
    brand: "uni-ball"
    brand_origin: "Japan"
    made_in: "Japan"
    material: "Plastic hexagonal body, metal front grip with fine grooves, wire clip (Mitsubishi Pencil)"
    released: "2019-12-20"
    price_band: "$$ ($5–20 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd."
    model: "Jetstream Edge"
    mpn: "SXN-1003-28"
    gtin: "4902778258774"
    url: "https://www.mpuni.co.jp/products/ballpoint_pens/jetstream/jetstream_edge/edge/sxn_1003_28.html"
    guide: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/uni-jetstream-edge/"
---

# Best Fine-Tip Pens for Small Handwriting (2026)

> On published specs, the uni-ball Signo DX UM-151 is the best fine-tip pen for small handwriting: 0.28 or 0.38 mm pigment gel in 31 colors for ¥165 (about US$1.00). The Pilot Hi-Tec-C is the needle-tip original, the Pentel Slicci the finest at 0.25 mm, and the uni Jetstream Edge the 0.28 mm ballpoint.

- URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-fine-tip-pens/
- Category: Pens
- Author: Ellis Penhale
- Published: 2026-10-23
- Updated: 2026-10-23

![Eight fine-tip pens standing tip down, drawn to scale: uni-ball Signo DX 138 mm, Pilot Hi-Tec-C 136 mm, Pentel Slicci 135 mm, Zebra Sarasa Nano 143.8 mm, Pilot Juice 143 mm, Zebra Sarasa Clip 141 mm, uni-ball Signo RT1 and uni Jetstream Edge 142 mm, with their tip sizes](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/best-fine-tip-pens-16x9.png)

*The eight pens closed, lengths to scale where published (1 mm = 1.2 px); the Signo RT1 is drawn in proportion.* Original drawing (SVG): <https://stationerytimes.com/images/best-fine-tip-pens-cover.svg>. Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

## Product facts

| Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| uni-ball Signo DX (UM-151) capped gel pen, 0.28 / 0.38 / 0.5 mm | uni-ball (by Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.) | Japan | Not stated | Clear plastic barrel, rubber grip, plastic cap and clip; water-based pigment gel ink | – | $: under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) |
| Pilot Hi-Tec-C capped gel pen (LH-20C), 0.3 / 0.4 / 0.5 mm, 0.25 mm where stocked | Pilot (by Pilot Corporation (Japan)) | Japan | Japan | Resin barrel and cap (Pilot); metal pipe tip | 1994 | $: under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) |
| Pentel Slicci capped gel pen (BG202), 0.25 mm | Pentel (by ASTRUM Corporation (Tokyo), called Pentel Co., Ltd. until April 1, 2026; Pentel remains the brand) | Japan | Japan | Clear plastic barrel, plastic cap and clip, metal needle tip with a tungsten ball (Pentel of America) | – | $: under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) |
| Zebra Sarasa Nano retractable gel pen, 0.3 mm (JJH72) / 0.38 mm (JJX72) | Zebra (by Zebra Co., Ltd. (Tokyo)) | Japan | Not stated | Plastic body, frosted clear clip and knock, metal front tip; water-based gel ink | – | $: under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) |
| Pilot Juice retractable gel pen, 0.38 mm (LJU-10UF) | Pilot (by Pilot Corporation (Japan)) | Japan | Not stated | Recycled resin body and sleeve, rubber | 2012-11 | $: under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) |
| Zebra Sarasa Clip retractable gel pen, 0.3 mm | Zebra (by Zebra Co., Ltd. (Tokyo); sold in the US by Zebra Pen Corporation) | Japan | Japan | Plastic barrel (76% recycled plastic by Eco Mark calculation in standard colors), rubber grip, movable binder clip | 2003 | $: under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) |
| uni-ball Signo RT1 (UMN-155) retractable gel pen, 0.28 / 0.38 / 0.5 mm | uni-ball (by Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.) | Japan | Not stated | Plastic body, rubber front grip, stainless steel tip; water-based pigment gel ink | – | $: under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) |
| uni Jetstream Edge 0.28 mm retractable ballpoint (SXN-1003-28) | uni-ball (by Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.) | Japan | Japan | Plastic hexagonal body, metal front grip with fine grooves, wire clip (Mitsubishi Pencil) | 2019-12-20 | $$: $5–20 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) |

- Made in (uni-ball Signo DX (UM-151) capped gel pen, 0.28 / 0.38 / 0.5 mm): Not stated. Mitsubishi Pencil's Japanese product page doesn't state a country of manufacture, and the JetPens listing as shown in search results doesn't either. Check the pen or package.
- Made in (Pilot Hi-Tec-C capped gel pen (LH-20C), 0.3 / 0.4 / 0.5 mm, 0.25 mm where stocked): Japan. Unsharpen lists Japan as the country of origin. Pilot's Japanese catalog pages for LH-20C3, LH-20C4 and LH-20C5 (read in full on October 20, 2026) don't state a country of manufacture. Simple Paper, which earlier listed Japan, blocked our access on that date. Source: https://unsharpen.com/pen/pilot-hi-tec-c/
- Made in (Pentel Slicci capped gel pen (BG202), 0.25 mm): Japan. Pentel of America's 2022 product catalog gives Japan as the origin of the Slicci BG202 and the Slicci Metallic BG208. Source: https://pentel.mywestamerica.com/2022_Product_Catalog/218
- Made in (Zebra Sarasa Nano retractable gel pen, 0.3 mm (JJH72) / 0.38 mm (JJX72)): Not stated. Zebra's Japanese product page gives size, weight and refills but not the country of manufacture, and we found no retailer page that states it.
- Made in (Pilot Juice retractable gel pen, 0.38 mm (LJU-10UF)): Not stated. Pilot's Japanese web catalog and press releases for the Juice don't state a country of manufacture, and the US importer listings we read don't either. Check the packaging.
- Made in (Zebra Sarasa Clip retractable gel pen, 0.3 mm): Japan. Per retailer spec sheets: FairPrice (Singapore) lists Japan for the 0.7 mm pen and the JF-0.5 refills, Carrefour UAE lists Japan for the Sarasa Push Clip, and SM Stationery (Philippines) says made in Japan. Zebra's Japanese and global product pages don't state a country of manufacture. Source: https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/zebra-sarasa-clip-gel-pen-0-7mm-b-jjb15-fb-navy-blue-ink-10-pc-90118544
- Made in (uni-ball Signo RT1 (UMN-155) retractable gel pen, 0.28 / 0.38 / 0.5 mm): Not stated. Mitsubishi Pencil's Japanese product and refill pages don't state a country of manufacture, and we found no retailer page that states it.
- Made in (uni Jetstream Edge 0.28 mm retractable ballpoint (SXN-1003-28)): Japan. The Amazon US listing for the Jetstream Edge (B082ZXNTRL) states Country of Origin: Japan. Mitsubishi Pencil's Japanese product page doesn't state the country of manufacture. Source: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082ZXNTRL

## Key takeaways

- Seven of the eight picks sit in our $ band (under $5 per pen); only the uni Jetstream Edge, ¥1,100 (about US$7) in Japan, is $$ ($5–20).
- Tip sizes run from 0.25 mm (Pentel Slicci, Hi-Tec-C 0.25) through 0.28 mm (Signo DX, Signo RT1, Jetstream Edge) to 0.3 mm (Sarasa Nano, Sarasa Clip) and 0.38 mm (Juice, Signo DX).
- Pilot lists the Juice 05's line at 0.31 mm wide, a reminder that tip size and line width differ; a 0.38 mm gel pen draws a line near 0.25 mm.
- The Signo DX offers 31 colors in 0.38 mm and 17 in 0.28 mm; the Sarasa Nano rides its refill on a spring that Zebra says absorbs the scratch of a fine tip.
- All but the Slicci and Hi-Tec-C refill: UMR-1 (Signo DX), JF (Sarasa Nano and Clip), LP2RF (Juice), UMR-82/83 (Signo RT1) and SXR-203-28 (Jetstream Edge).

## What is the best fine-tip pen for small handwriting?

**On published specs, the uni-ball Signo DX UM-151 is the best fine-tip pen for small handwriting, with the Pilot Hi-Tec-C as the needle-tip original, the Pentel Slicci as the finest at 0.25 mm and the uni Jetstream Edge as the 0.28 mm ballpoint.** Fine here means 0.38 mm and under, the sizes that keep lettering legible in planner rows and margins. Seven of the eight picks sit in our $ band (under $5 per pen). The Signo DX is #1 because it pairs pigment gel in 0.28 and 0.38 mm with 31 colors at 0.38 mm and one of the lowest prices here, ¥165 (about US$1.00) in Japan.

- **Best overall:** [uni-ball Signo DX](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/uni-ball-signo-dx-um-151/). *Why it's here:* pigment gel in 0.28, 0.38 and 0.5 mm with 31 colors in 0.38 mm, far more than the Slicci's 8; 138 mm (5.4 in), 11 g.
- **Best needle tip:** [Pilot Hi-Tec-C](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pilot-hi-tec-c/). *Why it's here:* the 1994 needle-tip original; choose it over the Signo DX for a needle point at 0.3 or 0.4 mm; 136 mm, 10.2 g.
- **Finest line:** [Pentel Slicci](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pentel-slicci/). *Why it's here:* the finest tip here at 0.25 mm, finer than the Signo's 0.28 mm, in 8 colors; 135 mm, 9 g.
- **Smoothest 0.3 mm:** [Zebra Sarasa Nano](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/zebra-sarasa-nano/). *Why it's here:* a cushioned refill that Zebra says takes the scratch out of fine tips, the usual complaint about 0.3 mm points; ¥220 (about US$1.40).
- **Best 0.38 mm retractable:** [Pilot Juice](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pilot-juice/). *Why it's here:* 48 colors of pigment gel, more than the Signo DX's 31, in a retractable; the 0.5 mm draws a 0.31 mm line per Pilot.
- **Best value 0.3 mm:** [Zebra Sarasa Clip](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/zebra-sarasa-clip/). *Why it's here:* Japan's best-selling gel pen for 14 years, and the lowest Japan price listed here, ¥132 (about US$0.80), for a 0.3 mm retractable.
- **Best 0.28 mm retractable:** [uni-ball Signo RT1](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/uni-ball-signo-rt1/). *Why it's here:* the finest retractable gel pen here at 0.28 mm, with an edgeless tip Mitsubishi Pencil says cuts friction; 10 colors per size.
- **Best fine ballpoint:** [uni Jetstream Edge](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/uni-jetstream-edge/). *Why it's here:* the only ballpoint, oil-based ink at 0.28 mm with a metal grip; 142 mm, 14 g; ¥1,100 (about US$7).

## How did we choose these picks?

**We compiled these picks from published sources, not hands-on testing: makers' specs and claims (Japanese sites first), retailer listings, US availability and price band.** We set fine at 0.38 mm and under, then chose on tip size, ink, colors and whether the pen is capped or retracts.

## How do the fine-tip pens compare?

**Three are capped, five retract; only the Jetstream Edge is a ballpoint.** Figures come from each pen's guide.

| | Signo DX | Hi-Tec-C | Slicci | Sarasa Nano | Juice | Sarasa Clip | Signo RT1 | Jetstream Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finest tip | 0.28 mm | 0.3 mm (0.25 where stocked) | 0.25 mm | 0.3 mm | 0.38 mm | 0.3 mm | 0.28 mm | 0.28 mm |
| Ink | Pigment gel | Gel | Gel | Gel | Pigment gel | Pigment gel | Pigment gel | Oil-based |
| Cap or click | Cap | Cap | Cap | Click | Click | Click | Click | Click |
| Colors in finest size | 17 (31 in 0.38) | About 10 | 8 | 15 | 48 range | Varies | 10 | Black, colors vary |
| Length | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 136 mm (5.4 in) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 143.8 mm (5.7 in) | 143 mm (5.6 in) | 141 mm (5.6 in) | Not published | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Weight | 11 g | 10.2 g | 9 g | 12.8 g | 9.9 g | 10.9 g | Not published | 14 g |
| Refill | UMR-1 family | None in Japan | None | JF | LP2RF | JF | UMR-82 / 83 | SXR-203-28 |
| Japan list price | ¥165 (about US$1.00) | ¥220 (about US$1.40) | Not sold in Japan | ¥220 (about US$1.40) | ¥132 (about US$0.80) | ¥132 (about US$0.80) | ¥165 (about US$1.00) | ¥1,100 (about US$7) |
| Band | $ (under $5) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $$ ($5–20) |

## Tip size or line width?

**Tip size is the ball; line width is what lands on paper, and it's smaller.** Pilot measures the Juice 05's line at 0.31 mm, so a 0.38 mm gel pen writes nearer 0.25 mm, and a 0.28 mm tip nearer 0.2 mm. Pressure, paper and ink flow move those numbers.

Needle tips such as the Hi-Tec-C and Slicci let you see the point as you write, which helps with ruled forms. Conical tips such as the Signo DX and Juice are sturdier and less likely to bend if dropped.

## Capped or retractable?

**Capped pens keep the finest tips wet longer; retractables are faster to use.** The Signo DX, Hi-Tec-C and Slicci are capped, which protects a 0.25 to 0.3 mm point and seals the ink. The Sarasa Nano, Juice, Sarasa Clip, Signo RT1 and Jetstream Edge click, and all five refill, so they cost less over time.

Gel ink in these sizes takes a few seconds to dry. If that matters, the Jetstream Edge is the one oil-based pick, and our [pens that don't smudge](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-pens-that-dont-smudge/) guide covers the rest.

## Which fine-tip pen should you choose?

**Match the tip to your letter height and the pen to your habit.**

- **Planner rows and marginalia:** Signo DX 0.38 or Juice 0.38.
- **Letters under 3 mm tall:** Slicci 0.25, Signo DX 0.28 or Signo RT1 0.28.
- **Scratch-free fine writing:** Sarasa Nano 0.3.
- **Cheapest 0.3 mm:** Sarasa Clip.
- **Color coding:** Signo DX, 31 colors in 0.38 mm.
- **Left-handed or glossy paper:** Jetstream Edge.


## Where are these fine-tip pens made?

**Japan, where stated.** Retailer spec sheets give Japan for the Hi-Tec-C, Slicci, Sarasa Clip and Jetstream Edge. Mitsubishi Pencil, Zebra and Pilot don't print a country on the Signo DX, Sarasa Nano, Juice or Signo RT1 pages we read, so those read "Not stated" until the packaging settles it.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the best pen for very small handwriting?

The uni-ball Signo DX in 0.28 mm or the Pilot Hi-Tec-C in 0.3 mm, both capped gel pens with pigment ink that stays crisp. If you want a retractable, the Zebra Sarasa Nano 0.3 mm or Signo RT1 0.28 mm. For planners with narrow rows, the 0.25 mm Pentel Slicci is the finest.

### What is the finest pen you can buy?

Among common gel pens, 0.25 mm: the Pentel Slicci BG202 and the Pilot Hi-Tec-C 0.25, which Pilot no longer lists but some shops still sell. Among ballpoints, the uni Jetstream Edge's 0.28 mm ball, which Mitsubishi Pencil called the smallest on an oil-based pen at launch.

### Is a 0.38 mm pen fine enough for small writing?

For most people, yes. Pilot measures the Juice 05's line at 0.31 mm, so a 0.38 mm tip draws closer to a quarter of a millimeter. The 0.38 mm Signo DX comes in 31 colors and is the usual planner pick; drop to 0.28 or 0.3 mm only if your letters are under 3 mm tall.

### Why do fine-tip pens feel scratchy?

A small ball has less surface to glide on, so it catches paper fibers. Zebra's Sarasa Nano puts the refill on a spring to cushion that, Mitsubishi Pencil rounds off the tip rim on the Signo RT1, and smoother paper such as Rhodia helps any of them.

### Which fine-tip pens are refillable?

The Signo DX (UMR-1 family), Sarasa Nano and Sarasa Clip (JF refills), Juice (LP2RF), Signo RT1 (UMR-82 for 0.28 mm, UMR-83 for 0.38 mm) and Jetstream Edge (SXR-203-28). Pilot Japan offers no refill for the Hi-Tec-C, and Pentel lists the Slicci as nonrefillable.

### Do fine gel pens skip?

They can, especially on rough paper or with old ink. Pigment gels such as the Signo DX, Juice and Signo RT1 are less prone to it than dye gels. The Jetstream Edge's oil-based ink skips least but writes a lighter line than gel.

### Which fine-tip pen comes in the most colors?

The uni-ball Signo DX, with 31 colors in 0.38 mm and 17 each in 0.28 and 0.5 mm. The Pilot Juice has 48 standard colors but only some in 0.38 mm, and the Sarasa Nano 15 in 0.3 mm.

### Are fine-tip pens good for left-handed writers?

The Jetstream Edge is, because oil-based ink dries almost at once. Gel pens take a few seconds, so left-handers should try the Juice or Signo DX on smooth paper first, or see our guide to pens that don't smudge.

## Sources

- [Mitsubishi Pencil Japan: ユニボール シグノ UM-151 (0.28/0.38/0.5 mm, colors, codes, JAN, ¥165; read October 22, 2026)](https://www.mpuni.co.jp/products/ballpoint_pens/gel/signo/signo/um_151.html)
- [パイロット ウェブカタログ「ハイテックC03」LH-20C3-B (Pilot Japan catalog: 0.3 mm; 136 mm, 11.6 mm, 10.2 g, ¥220, no refill offered)](https://webcatalog.pilot.co.jp/products/DispDetail.do?volumeName=00004&itemID=t000100000889)
- [Pentel of America: Slicci Gel Pen, 0.25mm (BG202BPA black; nonrefillable; read October 22, 2026)](https://www.pentel.com/products/slicci-gel-pen-0-25mm)
- [Zebra Japan: サラサナノ (0.3/0.38 mm, ¥220, 10.8 × 143.8 mm, 12.8 g, JF refills, うるふわクッション; read October 22, 2026)](https://www.zebra.co.jp/pro/detail/sarasaclip/)
- [Pilot Japan web catalog: LJU-10EF-B ジュース 05 極細 (size, weight, 0.31 mm line, refill, ¥132, 48 colors)](https://webcatalog.pilot.co.jp/products/DispDetail.do?volumeName=00004&itemID=t000100000989)
- [ゼブラ株式会社: ジェルボールペン サラサクリップ (Zebra Japan product page: sizes, 141.0 mm, 11.0 mm, 10.9 g, ¥132)](https://www.zebra.co.jp/pro/detail/sarasa-clip/)
- [Mitsubishi Pencil Japan: ユニボール シグノ RT1 UMN-155N (sizes, 10 colors each, codes, JAN, ¥165; read October 22, 2026)](https://www.mpuni.co.jp/products/ballpoint_pens/gel/signo/rt1/umn_155.html)
- [Mitsubishi Pencil (Japanese): ジェットストリーム エッジ 0.28mm SXN-1003-28 (¥1,100, colors, refill; read October 22, 2026)](https://www.mpuni.co.jp/products/ballpoint_pens/jetstream/jetstream_edge/edge/sxn_1003_28.html)
